Systems and methods for monitoring the usage and efficiency of air compressors
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, the monitoring system comprising:
- an air compressor system;
an air compressor system monitoring module operable for receiving input air compressor system data and sending air compressor system data, the monitoring module having an analyzer for analyzing input data relating to air compressor system operation and generating output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency;
a communications network operably coupled to the air compressor system and air compressor system monitoring module, the communications network operable for acquiring the air compressor system data and for communicating the air compressor system data to the air compressor system monitoring module;
a plurality of webpages for displaying the input air compressor system data and the output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency;
a module for reporting the air compressor system data to suppliers, manufacturers and maintainers of the air compressor system; and
at least one sensor;
wherein the plurality of webpages are accessed via a web browser.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, comprising, an air compressor system, an air compressor system monitoring module operable for receiving input data and sending results data, the monitoring module having an analyzer for analyzing input data relating to air compressor system operation and generating output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency, and a communications network operably coupled to the air compressor system and air compressor system monitoring module, the communications network operable for acquiring the air compressor system data and for communicating the air compressor system data to the air compressor system monitoring module.
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1. A system for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, the monitoring system comprising:
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an air compressor system;
an air compressor system monitoring module operable for receiving input air compressor system data and sending air compressor system data, the monitoring module having an analyzer for analyzing input data relating to air compressor system operation and generating output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency;
a communications network operably coupled to the air compressor system and air compressor system monitoring module, the communications network operable for acquiring the air compressor system data and for communicating the air compressor system data to the air compressor system monitoring module;
a plurality of webpages for displaying the input air compressor system data and the output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency;
a module for reporting the air compressor system data to suppliers, manufacturers and maintainers of the air compressor system; and
at least one sensor;
wherein the plurality of webpages are accessed via a web browser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, the monitoring method comprising:
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receiving air compressor system data related to the air compressor system;
processing, analyzing, and calculating air compressor efficiency characteristics and productivity statistics based upon the air compressor system data;
comparing the air compressor efficiency characteristics and the productivity statistics to historical air compressor system data, air compressor system data obtained during different work shifts, air compressor system data obtained from varying environmental temperatures and pressures, and air compressor system data obtained from multiple facilities;
predicting future air compressor efficiency characteristics and productivity statistics;
reporting air compressor system results data based on the air compressor system efficiency characteristics and the productivity statistics, in order to maximize efficiency and productivity; and
displaying the air compressor system data, the air compressor efficiency characteristics, the productivity statistics, and the air compressor system results data using a plurality of webpages which are accessed via a web browser. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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